The Alfred Daily – 2nd January 2026

On The Alfred Daily Today:

WHAT'S ONS: Quiz Night At The Mitre Inn, Wolf Moon Swim, And More

Shaftesbury Lighting Dims Briefly As SSEN Says Dorset Issue Is Now Resolved

Shaftesbury Writer Brings Snowdrop Dragon Story Back For February Festival

Shaftesbury's Blackmore Printing Calendars For Homes And Businesses Nationwide

Road Ice Warning Near Ashmore

View From The Hill: Melksham Visitor's Shaftesbury Discoveries

Motcombe Memorial Hall Needs Volunteers For Film Nights, Repairs, And Events

Open Fridge Shaftesbury Shares Surplus Food And Brings People Together

Day Trip Ideas Near Shaftesbury: Comedy, Theatre, Wassail, And Live Music

Shaftesbury Weekend Picks: Bath Comedy, Salisbury Snow Bar, And Poole Cinema

Things To Do Near Shaftesbury Tomorrow: From Dyrham Park To Wimborne Panto

Andrew Ebbens On Walk Leading, Community, And Favourite Routes Near Shaftesbury

Hartgrove Writer Pauline Morphy Reflects On Four Novels And A Fifth In The Pipeline